Pavee Point reacted, this morning, to media reports of #Travellers attending a large gathering following a wedding in Longford. In the Irish Independent, on RTE Morning Ireland and on Newstalk we said it’s not acceptable at this time for people to be getting involved in large gatherings. “We’re still in the middle of a global […]
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Pregnancy and birth can be an exciting time, but also a time of great change. It is normal to feel worried or stressed about different things that are happening, especially at the moment during COVID-19. If you are a new mother remember that there are lots of supports available to help you mind your mental health during and after pregnancy. […]
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Congratulations to Ronnie Fay, Co Director Pavee Point on being awarded a Trinity College Dublin Alumni Award for 2021. This award is a wonderful recognition of the trojan work that Ronnie has done, and continues to do, in achieving full human rights for Irish Travellers and Roma in Ireland. In her speech Ronnie talks about […]
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50 Years of Activism – a Webinar On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of International Roma Day we were delighted to host a webinar with Roma MEP, Romeo Franz and Senator Eileen Flynn, hosted by Martin Collins, Pavee Point Co Director. The 40 minute webinar talks about what inspired these activists, the important successes […]
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The first World Romani Congress was held in London on 8th of April, 1971. It was the beginning of a European movement to lobby against the inequalities faced by Roma and Travellers. President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins 50 years later sends a message of solidarity to all Travellers and Roma. President Higgins makes the […]
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A special performance of a traditional song from the rich storytelling history in the Traveler community. St. Patrick’s Festival are delighted to welcome a new group to the Community Arts family. For this their first year, the Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre will present a very special performance of a traditional song by some of the centres community members. The chosen songs […]
read more →#Traveller young people are standing up against racism and demanding equality. Nearly 6 out 10 Travellers are under 25 years and face higher rates of homelessness, a mental health crisis, lower life expectancy and 80% unemployment. Only 1% of Travellers go on to higher education. We need to #FightRacism and ensure all young people can grow […]
read more →An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, TD today thanked Traveller Primary Health Care Projects and Traveller Health Units via video, for their contribution to public health in this pandemic. The video was played at a meeting of the National Traveller Health Network, convened by Pavee Point. “Your efforts in raising awareness of public health have contributed to […]
read more →This year’s IWD theme #ChooseToChallenge is asking everyone to choose to create a more inclusive world by calling out gender inequality, and celebrating women’s stories and achievements. To mark this important event, Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre invited Traveller and Roma Women Change-Makers to come together to talk about what makes them proud to […]
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Pavee Point’s Roma Programme highlighted key barriers to Roma education this week at a DCU webinar on empowering Roma in education. Jenny Liston Roma Programme Co Ordinator and Gabi Muntean, Roma Community Development Worker spoke about Racism and discrimination Experiences of poverty and poor living conditions Educational disadvantage across many generations “Pavee Point believes firmly […]
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According to Report Card 2021 the Government has acknowledged that Traveller and Roma children have been more severely impacted by school closures due to inequalities in access to broadband and technology. Tanya Ward, CEO of the Children’s Rights Alliance who published Report Card 2021, also highlighted reduced timetables as a significant issue in terms of […]
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Home support services must be considered a fundamental right for older Traveller and older homeless people a new study by NUI Galway’s Irish Centre for Social Gerontology’s (ICSG) concludes. The study aimed to centralise the lived experiences of these older populations in the development of flexible and equitable care for positive health and ageing. Highlighting […]
read more →Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre commends the courage and strength of two Traveller women survivors of horrific abuse and neglect, as reported in a case against their father for rape, sexual assault, oral rape and indecent assault this week. To come forward and report rape or sexual abuse is very difficult for anyone but for Travellers […]
read more →The COVID19 pandemic has exacerbated inequalities for Travellers and Roma – but has also created opportunities to address inequalities – Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre reported to a meeting of European ngos hosted by the Fundamental Rights Platform this week. Ronnie Fay, Pavee Point Co Director spoke at the meeting “Human rights work in challenging […]
read more →Traveller organisations around the country are today calling on Travellers to fully adhere to COVID-19 public health measures, including restrictions on funerals. In this way people can show the deceased the respect and dignity they deserve. Both the Government and the Catholic Church have stated that only immediate family members – up to a maximum of […]
read more →“People should not be getting involved in large gatherings. It is in breach of public health guidelines,” said Martin Collins, Pavee Point Co Director. “I would encourage Travellers – difficult as it is because we all know funerals are culturally significant in our community – to follow the rules. “This is about saving lives and […]
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The Department of Education has produced a Traveller specific video (3 mins) offering information and guidance while schools are closed. The Tusla Education Support Service is also there to help parents. See below contacts for Education Welfare Officers who can help for non-Deis schools. Write caption…
read more →The National LGBT+ Traveller & Roma Action Group firstever 2021 LGBT+ Traveller & Roma Calendar is a great way to promote positive identity. Higher levels of poor mental health are common both in the Traveller community and the LGBT+ community. Consequently, LGBT+ Travellers and Roma battle layers of discrimination as they strive to find self-acceptance, […]
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Gabi Muntean of Pavee Point’s Roma Programme spoke this week at the Holocaust Memorial Day event organised by the Holocaust Education Trust. The event was a live streamed and contained a mix of live and pre-recorded material recalling the atrocities of the Holocaust. Gabi spoke of the ghettoes of Jews, Roma, Communists and Homosexuals that […]
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Pavee Point’s Men’s Health Team is participated in ‘Empowered Voices’ a Traveller event on Sunday for First Fortnight 2021. Our Men’s Health workers were part of a panel discussion on identity and mental health that will also include a performance of the poem ‘Gloke’. ‘Gloke’ is the result of workshops researching issues of racism, discrimination, […]
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